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1 Dental Hygiene Department 1 Whitney Way Sheridan, WY 82801 Phone: 307-675-0401 or email: [email protected] Dental Hygiene Program General Information The dental hygienist is a preventive oral care professional who is licensed to provide educational, clinical, and therapeutic dental hygiene services to the public. Full-time, part-time, evening and weekend work is widely available. Earnings vary by geographic location, employment settings, and years of experience. Dental Hygienists have the opportunity to work in a variety of settings including private dental offices, dental clinics, federal, state or local health departments, hospitals, nursing homes, school districts, correctional facilities, private industry, or as educators, researchers, and administrators. The variety of career opportunities and the possibility of flexible hours and schedules make dental hygiene an attractive career choice. The following links will provide more information concerning dental hygiene as a career, general educational preparation, and expected salary for dental hygienists: American Dental Hygienists’ Association: http://www.adha.org/careerinfo/dhcareers.htm American Dental Association: http://www.ada.org US Dept. of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Dental Hygienists: http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/dental-hygienists.htm Dental jobs: http://dentaljobs.net Sheridan College Dental Hygiene Program offers an Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS) with the option of completing a Bachelor of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene (BSDH) through the University of Wyoming. This BS option is unique to Sheridan College and provides additional career options upon graduation. Graduates are eligible to take national, regional, and/or state examinations. Applicants are encouraged to contact the State Board of Dentistry in the states in which they wish to practice for individual licensing requirements. The Sheridan College Dental Hygiene Program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. CODA, 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611. Phone #: 312-440-4653. Sheridan College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its educational programs or activities.
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Dental Hygiene Department

1 Whitney Way Sheridan, WY 82801

Phone: 307-675-0401 or email: [email protected]

Dental Hygiene Program General Information

The dental hygienist is a preventive oral care professional who is licensed to provide educational, clinical, and therapeutic dental hygiene services to the public. Full-time, part-time, evening and weekend work is widely available. Earnings vary by geographic location, employment settings, and years of experience. Dental Hygienists have the opportunity to work in a variety of settings including private dental offices, dental clinics, federal, state or local health departments, hospitals, nursing homes, school districts, correctional facilities, private industry, or as educators, researchers, and administrators. The variety of career opportunities and the possibility of flexible hours and schedules make dental hygiene an attractive career choice. The following links will provide more information concerning dental hygiene as a career, general educational preparation, and expected salary for dental hygienists: American Dental Hygienists’ Association: http://www.adha.org/careerinfo/dhcareers.htm American Dental Association: http://www.ada.org US Dept. of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Dental Hygienists: http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/dental-hygienists.htm Dental jobs: http://dentaljobs.net Sheridan College Dental Hygiene Program offers an Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS) with the option of completing a Bachelor of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene (BSDH) through the University of Wyoming. This BS option is unique to Sheridan College and provides additional career options upon graduation. Graduates are eligible to take national, regional, and/or state examinations. Applicants are encouraged to contact the State Board of Dentistry in the states in which they wish to practice for individual licensing requirements. The Sheridan College Dental Hygiene Program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. CODA, 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611. Phone #: 312-440-4653. Sheridan College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its educational programs or activities.

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NOTICE TO POTENTIAL NWCCD STUDENTS The Northern Wyoming Community College District (NWCCD) Police Department releases campus crime statistics to our students, employees and the public each fall. The campus crime statistics can be found online at the NWCCD Police Department website listed below. The Fire and Safety Update informs the college communities about important procedures, policies, crime prevention programs and campus crime statistics. This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on-campus, in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the NWCCD and on public property surrounding campus. A downloadable version of the Annual Fire and Safety Update is available at: http://www.sheridan.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/annual-security-fire-safety-report-nwccd.pdf A printed Fire and Safety report is available by request at the NWCCD Police Department, located on the Sheridan Campus at the Thorne Rider Commons Center room number 107 and on the Gillette Campus at the Gillette Main Building room number 103.

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DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAM MISSION Sheridan College graduates will be competent dental hygienists who uphold professional and ethical standards through critical-thinking, evidence-based decision making. They will demonstrate empathy and compassion when providing care to diverse populations and strive to be effective team members. They will be conscientious, life-long learners who actively participate in their communities and the dental hygiene profession.

STUDENT COMMITMENT Due to the demands of the full-time dental hygiene program, student employment is not encouraged. This personal decision should be based on individual performance in the classroom, clinical sites, and personal health. It is the desire of the dental hygiene faculty that students be successful in the program and that essential learning is not compromised. Students will not be excused from class or clinical assignments for personal work schedules. Clinical, lab, and program activities in the SC clinic and other external sites may be scheduled as early as 7 am or as late as 10 pm and may be on any day of the week. Students are required to participate in these activities as scheduled. Childcare arrangements, work schedules, and transportation are the students’ responsibility. Classroom, lab, and service-learning attendance are expected. Accountability for knowledge and assignments is the student’s responsibility. Failure to comply with attendance or assignments may interfere with progression in the program and could result in dismissal from the program. Dental hygienists must possess clinical skills. This skill development takes time and practice. Students are given clinic time to develop these skills and must see a sufficient number of patients for skill development to occur. The clinic provides a small number of patients to the student, but a majority of patient appointments are scheduled by the student. This can be a time-consuming process, so expect to spend some hours per week looking for and scheduling the patients needed to develop specific skills.

PROGRESSION IN THE PROGRAM To progress in the dental hygiene program, the student must: 1. Maintain a minimum grade of “C” in each required dental hygiene course. 2. Maintain acceptable background checks/drug screens and certifications. To be considered for graduation, all students must demonstrate competency in all facets of the dental hygiene curriculum as set forth by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association.

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REQUIREMENTS OF THE STUDENTS IN THE DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAM

The following is used as a guideline for the prospective students so that they may understand the physical requirements and essential job functions necessary for the successful completion of the Dental Hygiene Program. This list is not intended to be all-inclusive, but rather a detail of the basic demands of the profession of dental hygiene.

1. Understand the importance of and be able to

wear the appropriate personal protective equipment required to work safely (scrub top, scrub pants, closed toed shoes, gloves, masks, gowns, etc.)

2. Sit, stand and/or bend for extended periods of

time in one location with minimal or no breaks

3. Bend, twist, and lift a minimum of 20 pounds

4. Demonstrate sufficient visual ability to instrument and provide anesthesia in the oral cavity with or without corrective lenses and while wearing protective eyewear.

5. Demonstrate sufficient peripheral vision to function in the clinical setting.

6. Demonstrate sufficient ability to communicate with patients, staff, and instructors while wearing dental masks during clinical treatment with or without accommodations.

7. Detect odors sufficient to maintain environmental safety and patient needs.

8. Manipulate small instruments, supplies, and equipment with efficiency, dexterity, and exceptional eye-hand coordination.

9. Tolerate the sight/smell of blood and body fluids.

10. Assist with and/or lift, move, position, and manipulate with or without assistive devices, the patient that is non-ambulatory.

11. Fluently communicate and understand

English both verbally and in writing. Bilingual abilities are a plus.

12. Be free of reportable communicable

diseases and chemical abuse. 13. Function without allergic reaction in an

environment with substantial latex and chemical exposure.

14. Demonstrate immunity to Rubella,

Rubeola, Tuberculosis, and Hepatitis B. or be vaccinated against these diseases, or be willing to sign a waiver of release of liability with regard to these diseases.

15. Possess short and long-term memory

sufficient to perform tasks such as, but not limited to patient assessment, clinical procedures, professional judgment, and performing anticipation skills in the clinical environment.

16. Demonstrate the use of positive coping

skills under stress. 17. Exhibit positive interpersonal

communication skills during patient, staff, and faculty interactions.

18. Make appropriate judgment decisions.

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Sheridan College Dental Hygiene Program Estimated Costs 2020-21

Description Resident WUE Non-

Resident Sophomore (1st Year Students) Tuition & Fees 4290 5760 10230 Program Fee ($1500 per semester) 3000 3000 3000 Examplify Fee (per year) 157 157 157 Lexicomp Fee (per year) 24 24 24 Textbooks (Approximate cost for “new” books; Students may opt to buy “used” or to rent/on-line) 1400 1400 1400 Instrument Kits (Students are not permitted to purchase instruments from other sources including former students.) 3200 3200 3200 Loupes (Purchase 1st Fall Semester from designated vendor. 1100 1100 1100 Laptop (estimate; see spec sheet attached; cost will vary per student) 500 500 500 Scrubs/Shoes Fingerprinting (if required at rotations) Drug Screening (if required at rotations)

250 60 50

250 60 50

250 60 50

Background Check 45 45 45 Immunizations (Required: 3rd Hep B, 2nd MMR, TB within 1 year of entry, Tdap/TD within 10 years and Influenza. Recommended: Varicella) Variable per student. 30 30 30 CPR: BLS for Health Care Providers Turning Point (clicker & license)

35 100

35 100

35 100

1st Year Subtotal 14241 15711 20181 Junior (2nd Year Students pay UW Tuition and are UW Students) Flat Fee Flat Fee Flat Fee UW Tuition & Fees 5848 8774 18754 Program Fee ($1500 per semester) 3000 3000 3000 Examplify Fee (per year) 157 157 157 Lexicomp Fee (per year) 24 24 24 Textbooks (Approximate cost for “new” books; Students may opt to buy “used” or to rent/on-line.) 1000 1000 1000 Instrument Kits (Students are not permitted to purchase from other sources including former students.) Turning Point (clicker & license)

1500

100

1500

100

1500

100 2nd Year Subtotal 11629 14555 24535

Regional Exam & License Expenses (not part of school, but required for licensure) CRDTS Regional Clinical Board Exam Fee 1025 1025 1025 CRDTS Regional Clinical Board Exam Site Fee 100 100 100 NBDHE National Board Dental Hygiene Exam 455 455 455 WY State Law/License 150 150 150

Exam/License Subtotal 1730 1730 1730 1st Year Subtotal 14241 15711 20181

2nd Year Subtotal 11629 14555 24535 Exam/License Subtotal 1730 1730 1730

GRAND TOTAL for the DH Program and Exam/License Expenses 27600 31996 46446

Last updated 4/29/20

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ADMISSIONS CRITERIA

The dental hygiene education curriculum is scientifically oriented, rigorous, and intensive. Admissions criteria and procedures are necessary to ensure that the students selected have the potential for successfully completing the program. The following page contains the rubric for ranking applicants

Students applying to the dental hygiene program must complete all the pre-requisite courses listed below, and must have completed at least 20 credits of the pre-req courses by the end of the fall semester preceding the spring semester they apply to the program (Fall 2020 for Feb 2021 spring deadline). Applications and all required materials (transcripts & observation hours) are due February 15th for the Fall Semester entry.

Pre-requisite courses must be completed with a “C” or better and applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 to apply for admission. Admission selection is based on cumulative GPA of the pre-requisite courses and cumulative GPA of the science courses. All pre-req courses must be completed by the end of the SPRING semester in which the student applies. No course grades are accepted for the following SUMMER after you apply to the program!

Class size is limited to 24 due to facility capacity. The 24 highest ranking candidates are offered positions in the program. All other qualified applicants are placed on the Alternate List and may be offered a position in the class should an initially accepted candidate decline the position. (Being placed on the Alternate List does not guarantee admission.) Applicants must also complete 20 hours of observation of a dental hygienist in a dental facility (form provided). The observation hours may be waived if an applicant has dental assisting experience (waiver form provided).

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Pre-requisite courses Number Course name Credit

Hrs

Non-Science Courses

ENGL 1010 English I: Composition (GenEd–BW) Prerequisite: Reading Level 3 or completion of ENGL 0700 Integrated Reading & Writing with a grade of “C” or better

3

ENGL 2005 Technical Writing (may substitute AW 0000) Prerequisite: ENGL 1010 English I

3

MATH 1400 College Algebra (may substitute MATH 1000 Problem Solving 3 cr) (GenEd-BM) Prerequisite: MATH 0930 Intermediate Algebra with a grade of “C” or better OR Math Level IV Placement

4

PSYC 1000 General Psychology (GenEd-CS) Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 1010

4

ANTH 1200 Intro to Cultural Anthropology (may substitute SOC 1000 Sociological Principles)

3

COMM 2010 Public Speaking (may substitute CO/M 1030 Interpersonal Communications) Prerequisite: ENGL 1010 English I with a grade of “C” or better **May only be used to meet one pre-requisite category/may not be used for multiple requirements

3

FCSC 1140 Nutrition 2

Science Courses

BIOL 1010 General Biology I Prerequisite: Completion of OR concurrent enrollment in MATH 1000 Problem Solving, MATH 0930 Intermediate Algebra OR higher level math, or MATH Placement Level IV

4

CHEM 1000 Introductory Chemistry (may sub CHEM 1020 Gen Chem I or CHEM 1030 Gen Chem II)(GenEd-Sci of choice) Prerequisite: Enrollment in MATH 0930 Intermediate Algebra OR placement into a higher level mathematics course

4

MOLB 2210* General Microbiology (*must be 5 years current at time of application) Prerequisite: BIOL 1010 General Biology I and CHEM 1000 Introductory Chemistry or CHEM 1020 General Chemistry I with a “C” or better or instructor consent (effective fall 2018)

4

ZOO 2010* Human Anatomy and Physiology I (*must be 5 years current at time of application) Prerequisite: One semester of college biology or chemistry or instructor permission

4

ZOO 2020* Human Anatomy and Physiology II (*must be 5 years current at time of application) Prerequisite: ZOO 2010 Human Anatomy & Physiology I or instructor permission

4

TOTAL PRE-REQUISITE CREDITS 42

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DENTAL HYGIENE ADMISSIONS RUBRIC Non-Science Pre-req GPA (35%) SCORE 3.81-4.00 = 35 pts 3.61-3.80 = 32 pts 3.41-3.60 = 29 pts __________ 3.21-3.40 = 26 pts 3.01-3.20 = 23 pts 2.75-3.00 = 20 pts 2.74-0.00 = 0 pts Science Pre-req GPA (40%) 3.81-4.00 = 40 pts 3.61-3.80 = 36 pts 3.41-3.60 = 32 pts __________ 3.21-3.40 = 28 pts 3.01-3.20 = 24 pts 2.75-3.00 = 20 pts 2.74-0.00 = 0 pts Interview (rubric) 5 questions, 5 point scale (25%) 0 - 25 pts = ______ pts __________ Retake courses -1 each __________ Withdraw courses -1 each __________ Total __________ For GPA calculations, the following point scale is used: A = 4 points B = 3 points C = 2 points For calculations of a Pass/Fail or Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grade, the following point scale is used: Pass/Satisfactory = B = 3 points Fail/Unsatisfactory = F = 0 points

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Pre-Admission Observation Form

Dental Health Care Practitioners: To be admitted to the Sheridan College Dental Hygiene Program, a student must observe a minimum of 20 hours of specified procedures with two different hygienists and a dentist. The completed forms must be submitted by February 15 of the year of application to the program. (Copies may need to be made if two separate offices are involved.) Students should present for observation with proper hygiene, grooming, and business casual attire: dress slacks, dress shirt, and closed toe shoes. Students should not appear in clothing that exposes cleavage, midriff, or under garments. You have the right to refuse the observation session if the student does not adhere to this dress code. The faculty of the Sheridan College Dental Hygiene Program would like to thank you and your staff for the consideration you have shown to this prospective student and we appreciate your comments. We believe prospective students will gain a better understanding of dentistry and dental hygiene practices through these observations. Please answer the following questions and return the completed observation forms to: Dental Hygiene Program Sheridan College 1 Whitney Way Sheridan, WY 82801

Office Name: Street Address: City: State: Zip: Phone:

Student Name (print clearly): YES NO Called to make an appointment Punctual Came to the office properly groomed/attired Displayed a professional demeanor Appeared interested in dental hygiene procedures

Other Comments and impressions: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________ ___________________________ ____________ Signature(s) of Dental Hygienist Observed Clearly Printed Name Date _________________________________ ____________________________ _____________ Signature(s) of Dental Hygienist Observed Clearly Printed Name Date _________________________________ ____________________________ _____________ Signature(s) of Dentist Observed Clearly Printed Name Date

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DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAM APPLICANT REQUIRED OBSERVATIONS

REQUIRED OBSERVATIONS (20 hours total) SIGNATURE DATE

Dental Hygienist Observations 1. Adult prophylaxis appointment. 2. Child prophylaxis appointment. 3. Periodontal scaling/debridement for a

periodontally compromised patient.

4. Exposure of dental images (digital or traditional film).

5. Administration of local anesthesia. 6. Sealant application. 7. Infection control procedures in a dental office.

(Needs to include operatory set-up/breakdown and sterilizing instruments.)

Dentist Observations 8. Restorative amalgam or composite procedure. 9. Tooth extraction by dentist.

Clerical Observation 10. Clerical office work. (Needs to include

appointment scheduling, billing procedures, coding, etc.)

Student Printed Name

1st Hygienist Printed Name

2nd Hygienist Printed Name

I certify that this applicant has observed all of the above procedures and has completed 20 hours of observation in our office.

_________________________________________ ________________________ Dentist Signature Date Note: This observation form may be verified by a phone call from Sheridan College Dental Hygiene Program. Thank you for your assistance!

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Dental Hygiene Program Dental Assisting Observation Waiver Form

The Sheridan College Dental Hygiene program requires applicants to the program to observe dental hygienists and dentists performing particular services and procedures for 20 hours. The purpose of the observation requirement is to ensure that potential applicants understand the environment in which they will be working, and to observe some of the more common procedures expected of a dental hygienist. The dental hygiene program will waive this observation requirement for applicants who have worked as dental assistants. Please complete this form and mail, fax, or email it to the dental hygiene program by the February 15 application deadline. I ____________________________________ have worked as a dental assistant for (print name) _________ years or __________ months. I understand the scope of dental hygiene practice and wish to apply to the Sheridan College dental hygiene program. Name of Practice/Dentist: ________________________________________________________ Office Contact information (address, phone, email) ____________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Applicant signature and date: ______________________________________________________ Employer Signature and Date: _____________________________________________________ Fax to: 307-675-0679 or email to: [email protected] or mail to: Sheridan College Dental Hygiene Program, 1 Whitney Way, Sheridan, WY 82801

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APPLICATION PROCESS The dental hygiene program provides an online application for student convenience on the dental hygiene page at https://www.sheridan.edu/academics/programs-a-z/dental-hygiene/. All applications, transcripts, and forms must be completed by February 15 to be considered for Fall Semester admittance to the dental hygiene program. All pre-req courses must be completed by the end of the spring semester that the student applies – we do not wait for grades from the SUMMER semester following your application to the program! Step 1. Apply to Sheridan College on the college webpage, www.sheridan.edu (if not a current Sheridan College student). Step 2. Send official transcripts from your high school and all colleges you have attended to Sheridan College by the application deadline of February 15. Official transcripts can be requested and sent electronically through the National Student Clearinghouse at https://studentclearinghouse.org. Step 3. Complete the dental hygiene program application form on the www.sheridan.edu website on the Dental Hygiene page using the gold “Apply to Dental Hygiene Program” button. Step 4. Submit observation form or observation waiver form to the dental hygiene program by mail, fax, or email. After February 15, the dental hygiene admissions committee meets to review applications. The top tier of applicants will be contacted to schedule an interview. These interviews are conducted via ZOOM or other such technology between February 15 and March 15 and a laptop with camera is required. In late March, applicants are notified of their status. Following are the terms and definitions used by the Sheridan College dental hygiene department. ACCEPTANCE: Applicant has completed all pre-requisites courses, all required forms and materials have been received by the department. CONDITIONAL ACCEPTANCE: Applicant is currently enrolled in spring semester pre-requisite courses and anticipates successful completion. All transcripts up to spring semester have been received, and all other application materials have been received. Conditional acceptance automatically converts to ACCEPTANCE when final spring semester transcripts have been received and courses have been completed successfully. ALTERNATE ACCEPTANCE: Applicant has completed or is in the process of completing all pre-requisite courses with anticipated successful completion and all other required forms have been received. The ranked score did not place the applicant in the top 24. Alternate candidates are informed of their rank on the list of alternates. If a candidate who is accepted declines the position in the class, the first alternate on the list will be contacted and offered acceptance. This process continues throughout the summer until the first day of fall semester.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR ADMITTED STUDENTS After admission and prior to entering the class in the fall semester, students are required to complete the following. A letter detailing these requirements is sent to admitted students in May. Criminal Background check – Completed online through the University of Wyoming. A link will be provided to accepted students. Some misdemeanor and/or felony charges would prevent individuals from obtaining licensure. Background checks are completed to ensure potential students are eligible for licensure prior to starting school. Immunizations – As health professionals, dental hygienists and other dental team members are exposed to contagious disease, and are therefore, at risk of becoming infected. The National Health Institute, the Centers for Disease Control, and the Department of Health and Human Services all strongly recommend that vaccinations be utilized by health professionals at high risk. Dentists and dental hygienists are near the top of the list of those persons more likely to contract certain diseases. The guidelines for immunizations are established in compliance with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA). Dental hygiene students are required to have the following immunizations:

- MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) 2 in lifetime or current titer - Hepatitis B vaccine (series of 3) must have started vaccine series by program start date. - Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis or Tdap within 10 years while in the program - TB Test/PPD 2 tests at least a week apart within the last 12 months - Varicella

CPR – Students are required to be certified in CPR by the American Heart Association at the Basic Life Support (BLS) level for healthcare providers before they begin their first fall semester. All students will need to be certified for the entire two years of the program and through the month of May following graduation. Orientation – the dental hygiene program schedules an orientation session prior to the beginning of fall semester, typically in the first half of August. In addition, students who are new to Sheridan College (i.e. completed their pre-requisites at a different college) will be required to complete an online orientation session. Laptop computer – admitted students are required to have a laptop computer for use during the school year. The minimum standards and recommendations include: wireless connection enabled, ability to access the learning management system online, and a minimum of four hours battery power. Charging stations are available in some classrooms. A home printer is highly recommended. Microsoft Office programs are used extensively in the program. Students must have Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. See Minimum System Requirements on following page. NOTE: All students must comply with the network acceptable rules of use.

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Minimum System Requirements for Laptops

Students are required to have a laptop computer that meets the following minimum specifications.

PC Requirements:

• Operating System: 32-bit and 64-bit Versions of Windows 10 (Alternate versions of Windows 10, such as Windows RT and Windows 10 S, are NOT supported at this time).

• Only genuine, U.S. – English versions of Windows Operating Systems are supported. • CPU processor 20 ghz Intel i3 processor or equivalent. • RAM: 4 GB or higher. • Hard Drive: Highest recommended for the operating system or 1GB of available space • USB port • Internet connection • Screen Resolution must be 1024x768 or higher • For technical troubleshooting, account passwords, including BitLocker keys, may be

required. • Camera.

Mac Requirements:

• Supported Operating Systems: OS 10.13 (High Sierra) and OS X 10.14 (Mojave) and macOS Catalina (10.15). (Only genuine versions of Mac Operating Systems). Server version of Mac OS X is not supported.

• CPU: Intel processor • RAM: 4 GB or higher. • Hard Drive: 1GB or higher available space • USB port is required (Newer devices may require an adaptor) • Internet connection • Camera

Updated 4/19/20

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DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAM OF STUDY

If you have questions, please feel free to contact the dental hygiene department. Email [email protected] or call 307-675-0401.

Mailing address: Dental Hygiene Department, 1Whitney Way, Sheridan, WY 82801

AAS DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAM CURRICULUM SEQUENCE: Fall Semester 1st Year Cr Hrs DHYG 2100 Dental Health Education 3 DHYG 2300 Preclinical Dental Hygiene 3 DHYG 2305 Clinical Dental Technology 1 DHYG 2405 Dental Anatomy 2 DHYG 2450 Oral Radiology 3 DHYG 2451 Oral Radiology Lab 1 DHYG 2470 Orientation to Dental Hygiene 3

TOTAL FALL SEMESTER 16 Spring Semester 1st Year Cr Hrs DHYG 2200 Pharmacology 2 DHYG 2210 Dental Embryology and Histology 2 DHYG 2350 Clinical Dental Hygiene I 3 DHYG 2400 Head, Neck and Oral Anatomy & Physiology 2 DHYG 2420 Clinical Seminar I 2 DHYG 2455 Dental Materials 2 DHYG 2456 Dental Materials Lab 1

TOTAL SPRING SEMESTER 14 Fall Semester 2nd Year Cr Hrs DHYG 3230 Clinical Seminar II 2 DHYG 3300 Clinical Dental Hygiene II 5 DHYG 3400 General and Oral Pathology 3 DHYG 3600 Ethics & Law in Dental Hygiene 2 DHYG 3750 Periodontology 3 DHYG 3770 Pain Management 2 DHYG 3775 Pain Management Lab 1

TOTAL FALL SEMESTER 18 Spring Semester 2nd Year Cr Hrs DHYG 3250 Clinical Seminar III 2 DHYG 3350 Clinical Dental Hygiene III 5 DHYG 3550 Community Dental Health 3 DHYG 3720 Office Practice 2 DHYG 3800 Board Review 1 POLS/HIST US & WY Const. Requirement 3

TOTAL SPRING SEMESTER 16 TOTAL DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAM 64